Recall: Rockgeist Recalls BarJam Brackets Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Description: This recall involves BarJam Brackets. The recalled brackets attach to a bicycle handlebar to hold camping gear while riding. The brackets were sold in black and have the word "rockgeist" in white lettering. Any and all brackets with the word rockgeist in white lettering are included in this recall.
Name of product: BarJam Brackets
Units: About 420
Manufacturer: Rockgeist Bikepack U.S.A., of Asheville, North Carolina
Hazard: The recalled bracket arms, attached to bicycle handlebars, can crack or break during use, causing the harness and gear to fall while the bicycle is in motion, posing a crash and injury hazards.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BarJam Brackets attached to bicycle handlebars, discard them and contact Rockgeist for free redesigned replacement brackets. Rockgeist is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall date: September 29, 2022
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of incidents of the brackets breaking and cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Online at www.rockgeist.com from September 2021 through August 2022 for between about $135 and $205.
Manufactured in: United States
Consumer contact: Rockgeist Bikepack USA collect at 828-747-7083 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email bikepack@rockgeist.com or online at https://rockgeist.com/41854-2/, https://rockgeist.com/product/barjam/ or https://rockgeist.com/ scroll down to the bottom of the page select "Voluntary Recall" for more information.
Recall number: 22-780